Scotland pays tribute to victims of Orlando shooting

Famous Scots took to social media to express their grief, while others planned vigils across the country.

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The Pride flag flies at half mast over Scottish Government HQ.

Scotland is paying tribute in a number of ways to the victims of a mass shooting which took place over the weekend in Orlando, Florida.

The news shook the entire world. Up to 50 people were killed and 53 injured in a vicious attack on an LGBT nightclub by lone gunman Omar Mateen early on Sunday, 12 June and tributes immediately began pouring in from across the globe.

The incident is said to be the deadliest mass shooting in US history.

A number of famous Scots took to Twitter to express their grief and show their support and solidarity for all those affected and the wider LGBT community.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that the Pride flag would be flying half mast over the Scottish Government HQ, and several vigils across the country have individually organised.